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History
- Referred to health
- Referred to health
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Requires the commissioner of the department of health to implement a drinking water information program and to participate in the federal drinking water watch program
In Assembly Committee · Ways And Means · Sponsor Luis R. Sepúlveda
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BILL NUMBER:S1856
Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to requiring the department of health to implement a drinking water information program designed to provide the public with access to information and reports concerning the state's public drinking water systems and to participate in the federal water watch program
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill seeks to require the department of health to create an educational program concerning the drinking water.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 outlines that the commissioner should give the public access to information concerning the drinking water system, including any contaminants, chemicals, and reports on the quality of New York's drinking water. Section 2 states that the commissioner will comply with the United States Environmental Protection Agency to give the public access to such information.
Justification
This bill seeks to give the public access to information concerning the quality and safety of their water supply system.
Prior legislative history
2014 S.6411 A.8333: Referred to health
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of January next succeeding the date on which it shall become law.
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